Wine

Georgian Wine Producers Lose up to 100% of their Vines in Storms Affecting 4,600ha

On the evening of September 2, hailstorms of unprecedented ferocity tore through the Georgia’s largest wine region, Kakheti, where around 80% of the country’s wines are produced.

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€60 Million for France's Organic Farmers

Amidst the crisis, organic food suffers while the French government pledges support.

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US Launches First Reusable Wine Bottle System

A company in Oregon is launching a multi-use wine bottle system. The bottles are designed to be reused up to 50 times. Reported by Vincent Messmer.

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Italy Gets a Second Master of Wine

Andrea Lonardi Master of Wine, is one of a new wave of Italian wine professionals.

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Former Employee Accuses Champagne House of Fraud

A woman is suing her former employer, the Champagne house Didier Chopin. According to reports from France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne and L'Union, Ludivine Jeanmingin is accusing her ex-boss of having used wine from the Ardèche and Spain for making "Champagne".

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Alsace Riesling: Only Dry

In the new specifications of the AOC Alsace, it shall be stated that Riesling may only be vinified dry - below 4 grams of residual sugar/liter. At least, if the grape variety is to be mentioned on the label.

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Provence Rosé Ascends Even Higher

Provence is synonymous with rosé. Demand is correspondingly high, leading to a major development of the region in recent years.

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British Columbia: Canada's Napa Valley

The wines from British Columbia have a limited presence in markets overseas. The reasons behind this are not only high prices but also a lack of interest from producers in exporting. The local market recognizes the quality and diversity. Jürgen Mathäß investigates first hand.

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Ciatti Report: Is Pessimism on the Rise?

Another month of limited activity on the world’s bulk wine markets has passed by, with the traditional lull during the Northern Hemisphere summer holiday season adding to the quietness. Will 2023 crop projections change things?

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Treasury Wine Estates Optimistic About Lifting of Chinese Tariffs

Following our report last week of China’s decision to lift its punitive tariffs on Australian barley, and suggestions that Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese might visit Beijing before the end of the year, Treasury Wine Estates is betting on an imminent removal of the wine tariffs too.

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Winners and Losers from Russia’s New Taxes on ‘Unfriendly Countries’

Despite many companies pulling out of Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, wine imports have risen. Increased duty rates on wines from 'unfriendly countries' are, however, now likely to have a radical impact on the range of wines on offer. Sergey Panov reports.

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Albania Becomes 50th Member of OIV

The Balkan nation follows Ukraine, becoming the next country to join the organization.

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Is the Finnish Alcohol Monopoly Coming to an End?

The current government in Finland is aiming to liberalize the alcohol market and turn Finland into a wine-producing country. Vincent Messmer reports.

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Recycling Rates in Europe. Glass Lags Behind in Germany

Recycling rates vary widely across, and within Europe. Germany is doing better with paper and plastics than glass, for example.

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How Wineries Can Navigate the Ever More Complex Social Media Environment

As the algorithms change, keeping up with social media is becoming more and more stressful. Felicity Carter asks the experts how to navigate the changes.

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